Sadly, we have been turned down again for funding our theatre work with disabled people of all ages. This puts our work in jeopardy, especially our work in Fife. We have set up a funding page. Can you spread the word please? Ian Rankin Val McDermid stewardship.org.uk/pages/cuttinge…

If you're listening or have listened in the past to the Mattan pod then we will be touching on the case with my evening in conversation with Barrister Michael Mansfield KC who represented the family and many other well known landmark Welsh/UK cases 👇🏼 ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cardi…

Join us on March 25th for a night of music and spoken word to raises vitals funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians and UNRWA. Info and tix in the link. With thanks to Kirstin Innes Outtatown Keira Brown and Assembly Roxy for organising. 🇵🇸✊🏽 assemblyroxy.com/whats-on/116-w…

In over 30 yrs of working with & interviewing actors, writers, entertainers & others, a constant issue raised is lack of entry points, especially for marginalised creatives in front of behind the cameras. Doctors was one of the few left. Creatively it was HUGE value for money.

Was a true delight speaking to Paul with Abi and talking about how we can increase access to theatre for learning disabled people especially.

Hi 👋🏾 I'm looking for black & global majority video designers/graphic designers especially those with an interest in video games to work on a theatre project happening in the Autumn.p PAID of course. An important but playful brief. Pls share!!!

We need this: “So many shows up to now have been wholly authored. These rooms would include writers there to write one episode and have a mix of newer voices and old hands. It’s about nurturing talent, and writers are best nurtured by other writers.”

**LONDON PALS** I need people to help out with a couple of big events tomorrow (Thurs 16th May) - PAID work! Performing arts background preferred, but not essential. Hosting/promo roles. DM me if interested, or if you know someone. If not, pls RT.

“Over 87% of entrepreneurs are dealing with at least one mental health issue, like depression, (or) burnout.” Working in film & TV is often freelance & can feel closer to being an entrepreneur than an employee. If you need help contact the The Film and TV Charity forbes.com/sites/jiawertz…

Why do planes sound different flying overhead on a hot sunny day? The sound of it reminds me of living in London #sunnyscotland #planespotting

WE ARE HIRING! Thanks to Creative Scotland, we are now able to continue and expand our work within the disability sector. We have the following freelance, part time position available: 1. Access/Education Co-ordinator. Link for more details - opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/in…

Another job opportunity to work with us. We are looking for a (male identifying) drama assistant to work with our learning disabled Youth Theatre and Young Company based in Edinburgh. opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/in… Youth Theatre Arts Scotland Creative Scotland Scottish Commission for Learning Disability Down's Syndrome Scotland

Our General Manager Harris Albar will be up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year! They will be there between 31 Jul - 4 Aug & 14 Aug - 26 Aug. Hit us up for recs of what they should see on behalf of us! Particularly if you are a Global Majority artist starting out with exciting new work 🥳

Still time to apply to be part of our next cohort of our Young Company for learning disabled young people aged 18 - 25. Meets Edinburgh 4:30 - 6:30pm. Come along, it's shaping up to be a fab new group! Down's Syndrome Scotland Scottish Commission for Learning Disability Ian Rankin Theatre Scotland Capital Theatres: Festival, King’s & Studio Scottish Theatre, Dance and Opera

Next time industry leaders and programmers want to say to me that the reason they don’t program shows by South Asian and Muslim artists is because “The shows don’t sell and people don’t come to see them” I’m going to point at this. Audiences have been starved.

Director pals - I'm looking for a director with experience in children's theatre/panto for a Christmas thing in Edinburgh for the dayjob. All info below, pls email me in the work inbox if you're keen (and share far and wide if you're not). creativeentrepreneursclub.co.uk/opportunity/co…

Still actively seeking for a Scotland based male actor over 50 for the NfTS short film I am currently casting. This is a really punchy role and hard hitting harrowing scene working with an award winning director. Tag your, acting friends, dads and uncles! #castingall

Today I can’t stop thinking of one of the 72 who perished in Grenfell Tower. Beautiful, talented Khadija. It is impossible to watch this snapshot of a life full of so much love and potential cut senselessly short and not be absolutely furious.

What an all time banger. Astounding vocals. Produced by Organized Noize who did all of Outkasts stuff. Renouned gospel drummer Little John Roberts playing his heart out too.

The bass in "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is one of the greatest — yet most underrated — bass lines of all time This video will forever change how you listen to the song